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Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1246 McKinney, Texas Volume 8, Issue 6 www.EAA1246.org June, 2006

Dr. Stephen Kramer— Pilot Flight Physicals

June 8, 7:00 PM, Pike Hall, Collin County Community College, McKinney, Texas

. The EAA Texas Fly-In We can't break down the camper count by Hondo, Texas categories, but the grand total is ninety per- cent larger than 2005. Clearly, camping is a By every measure, the 42nd Annual EAA big part of the EAA Texas Fly-In experi- Southwest Regional Fly-In was bigger and ence. Happily, Hondo airfield has plenty of better than at any time over the past ten room for more of it. years: attendance, aircraft, automobiles, campers both air and auto, exhibitors, forums Seventy-three exhibitors filled a large han- and numbers of volunteers all increased. gar and spread along the parking ramp in tents. Attendance for the two-and-a-half day Fly-In was 6,100, a thirty-five percent increase over Demonstrators of Light Sport Aircraft were Hondo in 2005, and a fifty-two percent in- particularly prominent and busy. SWRFI crease over 2004. It was the largest number of Forums numbered thirty-eight, and were people to attend the SWRFI in ten years. well attended, especially those given by Mike Melvill, the first civilian astronaut and Seven-hundred sixty aircraft flew to Hondo, a pilot of SpaceShipOne two years ago above forty-six percent gain from 2005 as well as the the Mojave. This was the largest number of greatest number in ten years. Campers num- Forums in the past ten years. bered 210. They camped beside their air- planes. They hooked up to electric power with The EAA Texas Fly-In is an annual spon- highway RV's to distinguish from RVs that sored event of the Experimental Aircraft As- fly. They pitched tents within walking dis- sociation's Southwest Regional Fly-In. tance of the brand-new outdoor showers.

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1 Many of us in the chapter, who have certified air- I called the Raytheon Technical Support Division craft, have aircraft that are classified as part of the and talked with a very nice and helpful Mr. Mike aging fleet. Over the years of an- Tweedue. I explained my problem and he found nual inspections and repairs aircraft parts have been the engineer drawings for the parts. I gave him a removed and replaced. Sometimes the parts have description of the parts. Both rods were about 12 not been replaced in the proper way the aircraft en- inches long and tapered at the ends from ¼ inch rod gineers have designed them to be located. Case in to 3/16 inch on the threaded ends. The taper on one point; when I investigated the nose gear door rods on rod was about 1 and ¼ inch long on both ends. The my son David’s 1957 H-35 Bonanza I noticed a dif- other rod was about the same except one end was ference between his aircraft and Chuck Robert’s H- tapered 2 and ¼ inch long and the other end was 1 35. The following article was written to the Ameri- and ¼ inch long. Mike advised me that the rod can Bonanza Society for publication. C.A.G. with the same length tapered ends was the -7 rod and it was the right hand rod. The other rod the -5 was the left hand rod and the taper end of 2 and ¼ inch went to the door end to give clear- ance for the wheel or the mud scraper. I thought I had it figured out until I looked at figure 39 again. The rods by index number appeared to be switched. I called the Raytheon Technical Support Division and this time spoke with a Mr. Dave Peter- son. He was just as nice and helpful as Mike. I explained the problem BONANZA NOSE LANDING GEAR and my observations to him. He confirmed the DOOR RODS H-35 AND NEWER drawing figure 39 was wrong and parts 27 and 28 needed to be switched. He advised he would write By Charles A. Godber it up but probably nothing would be done because the aircraft was out of production for such a long I have a 1953 D-35 Bonanza N21CN and my son time. David has a 1957 H-35 Bonanza N5438D. Upon doing a 100 hour inspection for the annuals this year The -5 rod on Mr. Roberts’ airplane was correctly on our airplanes I noticed the nose gear door rods on installed and my sons -5 rod was upside down. It is my son’s Bonanza were not the same as my friend now correctly installed also. Chuck Roberts’ who also has an H-35 Bonanza. Those of us that have home builds have the same I decided to investigate which Bonanza was right. problem. It would be wise to make sure that when The Bonanza Parts Manual for the “H” model and parts are removed and replaced they get back the after, indicated the rods were part numbers 35- correct way for safety sake. 825191-5 for the left hand rod with a depicted index number -27 on the exploded view of the nose land- ing gear picture figure 39. The other rod was part Tool Daffynitions number 35-825191-7 for the right hand and a de- picted index number -28 on figure 39. Figure 39 HACKSAW: One of a family of cutting tools built on was not detailed enough to see the difference in the the Ouija board principle. It transforms Human energy parts. into a crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more you attempt to influence its course, the more dismal your future becomes.

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2 CHAPTER 1246 8 TH ANNUAL POKER RUN and go. A pilot can take as many cards as his plane can carry.

Lunch will be provided by EAA Chapter 1246, and will be held at the large Cutter Aviation hanger next to the FBO at 12:00 pm. Everyone who buys a poker hand will get a free lunch. If you don’t buy a poker hand, a $5.00 donation will be requested. If you can’t take that trip to Vegas this year, on June th 17 , EAA Chapter 1246 has an exciting alternative. If the weather looks questionable, don’t worry. You can Okay, you won’t be able to win a million dollars, but still win one of our great prizes. We’ll have the Poker you can win great prizes, and Vegas doesn’t let you Run anyway! No, we don’t expect you to fly if the fly your airplane between casinos. Yes, you can test weather is bad, we’ve devised a way to hold the poker your luck and your flying prowess in the EAA Chap- run at the Cutter Aviation hanger at TKI. Lunch will be th ter 1246 8 annual poker run. For those of you who served promptly at 12:00, rain or shine! have never participated in a poker run, it’s a game that combines both flying skill and pure luck. Each For more information contact Tom Moore at 214-850- hand costs $5.00, and the highest three poker hands 6159 or visit our website at www.eaa1246.org win some really great prizes including, $200 for first place, and $100 for second place. Don’t be discour- aged because even if you don’t win a prize, after the poker run, all the players can meet and compare win- ning or losing strategies at a free lunch in the Cutter From the President Aviation Hanger right next to the FBO at Collin

County Regional (TKI).

The game goes like this. Registration is at Collin County Regional Airport (TKI) at the Cutter Avia- Greetings All, tion FBO lobby from 9:00 am to 9:30 am, Saturday, June 17 th . At that time, you will select the deck Summer is here and we are gearing up for our annual number(s) from which you will draw your cards, and Poker Run. (Check out Tom Mitchell's article for de- you’ll pick up an airport clue sheet. You will then tails.) Hope to see you all there, rain or shine - We are fly to 4 other as directed by the airport clue planning for fun either way. sheet. At each airport, you will find a friendly EAA Chapter 1246 dealer. He/she will allow you to select If you are planning to go to AirVenture 2006, be sure a card from your deck number. After you select the to contact National EAA for the latest news and pro- card, they’ll staple the card to your play sheet. The cedures for flying in. cards cannot be removed from the play sheet. After you have collected a card at each airport, you’ll re- The nominating committee for the officer slate for turn to TKI for your final card. For all returning pi- 2007-2008 has formed and is looking for interested lots, this year we’ve added a new wrinkle. If you get parties to serve the chapter. Thanks to Tom Ferraro, back to McKinney with a hand full of nothing, Dick Flunker, Chuck Godber, Chuck Rehlin, and Dick you’ll have a chance to improve your luck because Stephens for serving on the nominating committee. If each player will be able to buy—at $2.00 each—up you are interested in any of the officer positions, to 5 replacement cards. All replacement cards must please feel free to contact anyone on the nominating be purchased at the same time. There is only one committee. chance to improve your hand. Meanwhile stay cool - Climb to altitude:) You may play more than one hand for yourself, and Susan you may play hands for others. So, if you know someone who cannot fly that day, you may play for him or her. Just fill out a play sheet in their name June 2006 Volume 8 Issue 6 Page 3

3 DR. STEPHAN M. KRAMER (Items in bold are Chapter 1246 events)

FLIGHT SURGEON AEROSPACE AND INTERNAL MEDICINE BOARD CERTIFIED - A.B.I.M.

Federal Aviation Administration Jun 2-3 Bi-Plane Expo 2006 Bartlesville Municipal Airport, Senior Aviation Medical Examiner - Class 1, 2, or 3 Oklhoma Charles Harris 918-622-8400 ATP Rated Pilot MEL, SEL, SES We specialize in problem waivers, denied, and special issuance Jun 3 Mid-Way Regional Airport Annual Pancake FAA medicals Breakfast (JWY) Midlothian/Waxihachie, Tx

BY APPOINTMENT AVIATION MEDICAL CENTER Tammy Bowen 972-923-0080 (972) 346-9007 230 AERO COUNTRY AIRPORT RD. McKINNEY, TX 75071 June 8 Chapter meeting, 7:00 PM Dr Stephen Kramer, Flight Surgeon CCCC, McKinney Dr. Kramer's office will be moved to a new office location on

Preston road north of the Stone Briar mall. Info packets will be sent to everyone which will define the new location and office Jun 10 East Tx Fajita Fly-in (KLFK) Angelina County hours. This will be a new facility with expanded services. Airport, Lufkin, Tx Don Lymberry 936-635-3144

Jun 10 Pecan Plantation Fly-In 9:30—3:30 [email protected]

Jun 17 Chapter “Poker Run” TKI

Jun 17 Annual Fly-In, Weatherford, OK (OJA) Free Breakfast 7-10a.m. John Creswell 580-774-1971

Jun 24 Hamburger Fly-In, Palestine, Tx (KPSN) Toni Graser 903-723-0111

Jul 13 7:00p.m. Chapter Meeting CCCC Safety—Wings Seminar

Jul 15 Fly-Out 10:00 a.m. Sulpher Springs (SLR) Redbarn Cafe

Jul 19 Officers Meeting 7:00 p.m. TKI

Jul 24-30 EAA 54th AirVenture Oshkosh 2006 Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) Oshkosh, WI

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McKinney EAA Chapter 1246 Membership Application or Renewal Membership dues are $20 per year due Jan 1. New memberships pro-rated to Jan 1. Make New Member: or Renewal: checks payable to EAA Chapter 1246. Mail applications to: Patti Morris Name: 5504 Democracy Dr. Ste 220 Plano, TX 75024 Address: * National EAA membership required. National EAA Offices: EAA Aviation Center City: State: Zip: P.O.Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086

Phone: Wk ( ) Hm ( ) Chapter Officers: Susan Wilson (President) 972-359-0578 [email protected] E-Mail Address: Tom Mitchell (Vice President) 972-548-8488 [email protected] Tom Moore (Secretary) 214-491-8481 * EAA Number: * Exp. Date: [email protected] Patti Morris (Treasurer) 972-378-5699 Pilot/A&P Rating: [email protected] Chapter Volunteers: David & Nita Bertram (Newsltr) 972-562-5967 Notes/Comments/Projects: [email protected] Dick Stephens (Flight Advsr) 972-517-1647 Dave Bertram (Flight Advsr) 972-562-5967 Mike Pollock (Tech Cnslr) 972-530-8400 Ann Asberry (member Profile) 972-995-0372 Chuck Godber (Bulletin Bd) 972-491-6717 David Godber (Bulletin Bd) 903-532-3577 Jim Smith (Flight-Out Co- 214-906-7701 June 2006 Volume 8 Issue ordinator) 6 Page 5

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